Principal Consultant – Hydrology and Flood Risk

Our time is NOW.

Join us in this pivotal Team Lead role, leading our skilled Hydrology team to further growth and success! As a Principal Consultant you’ll be a subject matter expert on a range of Onshore Renewables & Infrastructure projects, both in the UK and Internationally;

• Providing technical leadership for flood risk and hydrology studies including Environmental Statement chapters, Flood Risk Assessments and Outline Surface Water Management Plans within the renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure sectors
• Conducting quality assurance and independent technical reviews
• Supporting and facilitating business development through inputs into project tenders, including scoping schedules of works and completing preliminary baseline assessments of potential projects
• Leading the growth of the hydrology team by developing the technical capabilities and careers of its members
• Mentoring through technical advice, review of technical documents and professional development support
• Resource management for team members

Why join ERM?

We are committed to building a sustainable future with the world’s leading organisations, but we believe that change starts at home. That’s why we’ve operated the ERM Foundation(https://www.erm.com/erm-foundation/) since 1995. Take a look at the Foundation Annual Report – we think you’ll be impressed.

We offer flexible working to suit your life – need to do the school run? Not a problem! More productive and happy if you work from home a few days per week? Go ahead! Love to travel? Ask about our Cross Border Remote Working! You’ll have 25 days annual leave + public holidays, 6% pension contribution, EV car salary sacrifice scheme (Octopus), twice annual promotion opportunities, annual salary review and performance related bonus, private medical insurance, life assurance, income protection, employee assistance programme, volunteering and Give As You Earn opportunities, travel season ticket loan, premium account for Calm (the #1 app for sleep and meditation), Cycle2Work Scheme, plus discounts on gym membership and gift cards for a wide variety of retailers and restaurants. We also offer employees a Safety First, diverse and inclusive culture in which difference is embraced, valued and celebrated. With a robust career framework in place and 20+ technical communities of global experts you can join, there are great opportunities to advance your career here at ERM.

About you

• Extensive experience working within hydrology, flood risk management, EIA or renewable energy
• A proven track record in the delivery of Environmental Statement chapters, Flood Risk Assessments and Outline Surface Water Management Strategies
• Demonstrable project experience in the application of one or more of hydraulic modelling software packages (e.g., Flood Modeller, TUFLOW), UK hydrological techniques (e.g., ReFH2, FEH and surface water drainage design tools (e.g., InfoDrainage and MicroDrainage)
• Commercial experience including preparing schedule and scope of works for tenders
• A relevant degree (including but not limited to Environmental Science, Geography, Hydrology, Civil or Environmental Engineering)
• Chartership with a relevant professional body or a commitment to work towards chartership (e.g., CIWEM, ICE)

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